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Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration or Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at the Home Depot

  • RIDGID Coil Roofing Nailer number R175RNE
  • RIDGID Clipped Head Framing Nailer number R350CHE
Name of Product:
RIDGID Coil Roofing Nailer and RIDGID Clipped Head Framing Nailer
Hazard:
The trigger assembly on the nailers can malfunction and involuntarily discharge a fastener, posing a laceration or injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
December 06, 2012
Units:
About 8,400 Coil Roofing Nailers and 4,400 Clipped Head Framing Nailers
Consumer Contact

One World Technologies at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ridgid.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled pneumatic nailers are used to secure fasteners into roofs and woodwork. The orange and gray hand held drill-shaped tools have the name "RIDGID" on the side of the nailers in white type on a black panel. The model and serial numbers are located on the side of the nail tray/magazine where the fasteners are loaded. Recalled nailers have the following serial number range:

Coil Roofing Nailer model R175RNE: ER114600001 through ER1217008424
Clipped Head Framing Nailer model R350CHE: ER114600001 through ER1215004424.
Nailers with a blue dot on the product packaging are not included in the recall.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailers and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement nailer.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at homedepot.com between January 2012 and September 2012 for about $230.
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
13-059

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